Miami Children's Museum

Close encounters with sloths, lemurs and orangutans, and a zip line and wind tunnel for the ones who want a turn.

A large aquarium, planetarium and hands-on science exhibits give kids plenty to touch, test and explore.

A boat to climb and a wave wall with sea creatures set into it, right on the bay in the middle of downtown.

A rooftop pool with play space, and the children's museum, the science museum and the bay all within a short drive.